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46,149 lettersMr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 479.] Department of State, Washington, February 12, 1864. Sir: Referring to my previous despatches, Nos. 461, 465, 472, and 478, which relate to the…
HEADQUARTERS, Five miles from Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Our advance reached this point last night; became engaged this morning. Main body reached here at 10 a, m. to-day. Advance is…
[ Valley Forge ] March 1, 1778 . 2 States that inadequacies of armorer’s department will soon result in a shortage of arms for the Army.
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 420.] Paris, February 11, 1864. Sir: My despatch to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, of February 2, notifying him that, should the Rappahannock be permitted,…
Wardensville, May 31, 1862. Your telegram of 31st [30th?] received. Main column at this place. Roads heavy and weather terrible. Heavy storm of rain most of yesterday and all last…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 478.] Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1864. Sir: Referring to my communication of the 8th instant, No. 472, respecting the imprisonment of J.…
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders.
May 30, 1862. May 30, 1862. Colonel Latham, with a detachment of the Second Virginia, and a company of Connecticut Cavalry, under Captain Fish, who were sent to Saverâs River,…
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Requests complete and accurate return of the hospitals, patients, equipment, and employees. Orders all who have recovered and are fit for duty to return…
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Mease to supply Major General Israel Putnam with clothing.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 476.] Department of State, Washington, February 8, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 21st ultimo, No. 402,…
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Chambers to cut communications between Philadelphia and the surrounding country and to protect supplies coming into Camp.
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, May 28, 1862. May 28, 1862—6 a. m. (Received 10.50 a. m.) My troops were not in condition to execute your order otherwise than has been…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 418.] Paris, February 6, 1864. Sir: During an interview with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, on Thursday last, he handed to me the memorandum of…
Valley Forge, February 26, 1778 . Instructs Sullivan on methods, sources, and routes to be used in procuring clothing.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 469.] Department of State, Washington, February 5, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 8th of January last,…
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 25, 1862. May 25, 1862. General FREMONT: General Banks fell back yesterday from Strasburg to Winchester. To-day he has been driven from Winchester toward Harper’s Ferry. You…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 416.] Paris, February 5, 1864. Sir: In conformity with the suggestions in your despatch No. 455, I have called M. Drouyn de l’Huys’s attention…
Valley Forge, February 24, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to obtain artillery from Captain Charles Alexander and to bombard British shipping near Philadelphia.
: HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, On the march, May 25, 1862. Dispatch received. Our army will do the best to answer your expectations. J. O. FREMONT, Major-General, Commanding. President LINCOLN.